Meaning & History
Svéd is a Hungarian surname meaning "Swedish" in Hungarian. It is an ethnic surname, originally used to identify someone who was of Swedish origin or had some connection to Sweden, such as a tradesman dealing with Swedes or a person who had traveled to Sweden.
This surname is primarily found in Hungary but may also appear in neighboring regions with Hungarian minorities. Its Polish cognate is Szwed (or Szweda and Szwedko), reflecting the Slavic-influenced form. The Germanic equivalent would be "Schwede" or "Swede" in English.
- Meaning: "Swedish"
- Origin: Hungarian
- Type: Ethnic surname
- Usage regions: Hungary
Related Names
Sources: Forebears — svéd